Reason Why The New 2017 Honda CR-V Made To Be A Vital Car For Honda's Fortunes

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Honda - a Japanese public multinational conglomerate corporation has once again launched its elegance and craftsmanship through its cars. Civic sedan, imminent hatch and a relatively new HR-V small crossover are just a teaser for the new 2017 Honda CR-V.

According to Caradvice, Honda CR-V is vital car to Honda's fortunes. The small SUV segment is growing more than any other with a 20 percent growth this year and a 14 percent of vehicles sold.

However, despite of for its strong reputation, Honda CR-V are still placing behind it competitors like Mazda CX 5, Hyundai Tucson, Toyota RAV 4, Nissan X-trail, Mitsubishi Outlander and Kia Sportage. Also, the newly launched Volkswagen Tiguan poses a threat to the market share of the Honda CR-V.

Australian division of Honda, director Stephen Collins projects a lot of hopes to the new 2017 CR-V model saying, "Our HR-V private market share is 13 percent. I cannot see any reason why we cannot get a double-digit share on the next CR-V, and if we did that it would put us in among the players." Collins also, cited the performance as well as the ride and handling are well improved that makes driving more fun as he's referring to the more dynamic and comfortable precedent of the new Civic.

The new 2017 Honda CR-V reviews in Car and Driver, reflects to the total improved package of a Honda SUV can offer. Roomy, elegant, and quite interior, supportive seats and a firm but supple ride makes it easy and comfortable to drive. The 2017 CR-V also has a base 184-hp 2.4 liter four-cylinder direct injection and 190-hp 1.5 liter turbo four-cylinder direct injection engine (optional); and a CVT and a front wheel drive and all-wheel drive (optional). Safety gear, departure prevention, radar cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and automated emergency braking capabilities provided for touring.

The wheel base is up to 104.7 inches from the 130.1 inches in the previous model, this fifth-generation CR-V are bolder in design with a larger platform shared with Civic. The overall length is up 1.2 inches to 180.6. The width also increased by 1.4 inches to 73.0 as well as the height raised by 1.4 inches to 66.5.

The overall pillars are lowered to increase driver's visibility. It also has LED headlights with auto high-beam and power tailgate while the rolling stock is 17 to 18 inches aluminum wheels. Seats are in a top-level Touring version upholstered in leather fits and reserved faux-wood accents that matches nicely with a small amount of chromed plastic and brushed-satin finish for a contemporary look. A 7.0-inch screen with Apple CarPlay / Android auto and sat-nav are also added.

Cargo room behind the rear car seat were made 36 cubic feet which makes more space than the previous model as well as folding rear seats adds up to make 76 cubes of space. Adjustable floors are configured to provide a flat floor and a storage beneath.

All of these features, are well suited to the new 2017 Honda CR-V. Performance and quality, luxury and elegance are well defined that makes a reason why it will remain to be a top seller.